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Bosco
Bosco

 It's for months now since my knee replacement surgery I feel like I'm complaining more now t.. my knee seems to be stiff sore and feels a little bruised is this normal why would I be heard in months later I'm still doing physiotherapy actually it's my last day  when I told her she just laughed at me

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  • cheryl90571
    cheryl90571 Bosco

    Posted

    Hi Bosco!

    All normal! You will get better, but it takes A LOT of time to get there! The body has been through so much. It has healing to do on the inside, too, which we often forget about.

    Focus on how you are doing better today than say a week ago. Think about progress you have made since your surgery. Keeping a positive attitude builds endorphins in the body which speed up the healing process.

    Sending prayers of patience and strength to you today!♥️

    (TKRs October and June 2015)

  • judith00931
    judith00931 Bosco

    Posted

    It’s 5 months since my tkr and some days I feel the same as you.  I’m really trying to be patient but it’s difficult and my family is tiring of my issues....can’t say I blame them as I’m tired of them too!  After reading a lot in this forum I’m giving myself a year to heal.  I’m going to a private PT now who specializes in deep tissue and scar tissue issues.  It’s helping.  We will improve!!
  • CHICO_MARX
    CHICO_MARX Bosco

    Posted

    You will be feeling a lot better around six months and then get another bump at 9-12.  Sone stiffness can linger to 18 months and beyond.  If you pushed the knee too far in the preceding days, you will feel some pain...you can also still experience some swelling.  Back off...  Normal...
  • Lywn
    Lywn Bosco

    Posted

    I had a TKR on my left knee one week ago.  I should have done much more research before the surgery.  I should have had physio on the bad leg and had no idea how IBS would effect my ability to take pain meds.  I'm left with just taking 4 cocodemol and 4 paracetamol per day.  It isn't enough.  Has anyone had ankle pain with TKR?  It is just as sore as my knee and now my right shoulder hurts from getting in and out of my chair and doing the exercises. Even though my husband and me are 65, we both work and I can see it will be quite some time before I am back to work.  I would to hear about anything that has helped others.   Thank you,  Lywn 

     

    • cheryl90571
      cheryl90571 Lywn

      Posted

      Hi Lywn!

      Welcome to the forum!😄

      Some have found exercise and PT helpful prior to surgery. I had it several years before at the start of my INSURANCE JOURNEY (AKA: Dog and Pony Show!🤔wink Three different PTs signed off after my stint by saying that I definitely was WORSE OFF for having had the PT! (Was bone-on-bone then. PT was NOT going to grow back cartilage!!!)

      Anyway, my point to you is sometimes NOTHING really helps EXCEPT surgery, so don't beat yourself up about not doing physical therapy prior to surgery!

      For the record CORTISONE shots helped...for FOUR DAYS. After that, back to pain-on-pain with my poor bone-on-bone knees!😱😬😵 Only surgery got rid of my pain.

      Ankle pain, shoulder pain, back pain...YES, YES, and YES. You walk differently and use different muscles. Also, using the walker or cane and leaning on those shoulder joints...OUCH!😱

      I have had good success with Ibuprofen. I WAS taking Meloxicam which ended up messing up my stomach.😖

      Do a lot of stretching even before you get out of bed. Elevate both legs WAAAAY above your head often throughout the day. Use a looped belt to get your legs up there if needed.

      At one week post surgery you are VERY, VERY early in the recovery game. At about six weeks you will feel A LOT better. The body has been through A LOT, and it will remind you of that often!

      Stay positive by looking for small bits of progress made each day. Accept that there WILL BE good days and some days where REST is your plan for the day. Challenge yourself by walking each hour around the house, doing some stretching, balancing briefly on your surgical leg then resting. Drink plenty of water. Eat good nutritious foods.

      Above all, BE PATIENT WITH YOURSELF!??

      You can do this!

      (TKRs June and October 2015)

    • Lywn
      Lywn cheryl90571

      Posted

      That made me cry.  Thank you so much, Cheryl.  That definitely made my day brighter. Can't take Ibuprofen or Aspirin or any of the anti inflammatories to fill in the pain med gaps.   

    • cheryl90571
      cheryl90571 Lywn

      Posted

      Awwww, thanks!😄

      I hope you will be able to find SOMETHING to help your pain.

      Have you tried IcyHot roll-on? I use it on my arthritic lower back. It is a counter-irritant. A counter-irritant produces a warm sensation that tricks the brain into sensing warmth (good and comfy) instead of pain (just plain NASTY!) The roll-on delivery system keeps the liquid off your hands. I think you will find this very helpful!

    • Lywn
      Lywn cheryl90571

      Posted

      I have vasomotor rhinitis.  Anything with a smell gives me a migraine.  I appreciate the advice though.  I wonder if they sell that in the U.K.?  
    • cheryl90571
      cheryl90571 Lywn

      Posted

      The IcyHot roll-on doesn't have a smell. That's another reason why I like it!

      If it isn't available in your stores it probably can be ordered online.

    • CHICO_MARX
      CHICO_MARX Lywn

      Posted

      There is nothing you can do.  You have fallen into the Pit of Ultimate Despair from which there is no return.  Wait...sorry...I was confusing a TKR with the last US Presidental Election.  My mistake.  If I compare the two, I'll gladly have another TKR...

      Click on my picture or name and then "See All Discussions". I have over 20 out there...hope some can be of help.

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